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Important Timelines for Suppliers

Please read our latest news announcement concerning important timelines for suppliers with regards to the new portal.

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The Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme – RISQS

Comprehensive supplier assurance for GB Rail

RISQS has more than 4,000 supplier members – we help them demonstrate their capabilities and give them visibility. We’re designed for the rail industry and overseen by independent industry figures. We’re always evolving to become more efficient and cost-effective, including a smarter, simpler platform, enhanced audit services and benchmarking. We’re here to provide the industry with supplier assurance that’s fit for the future.

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Buyers

Rail buyers need to find the right suppliers, with the right capabilities, at the right time. RISQS helps you do this. 

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Suppliers

Rail suppliers need to be visible to buyers and demonstrate the right capabilities. RISQS helps put you, and your verified capabilities, in front of the industry’s biggest buyers.

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RICCL

RICCL stands for Railway Industry Commodity Classification List and it is a flexible list that contains all the commodities (equipment, materials and services) that are purchased for the railway. 

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RISQS New Portal Timeline: Important Information to all Scheme Members

As you may be aware, RISQS are developing a new portal to coincide with the new Procurement Act which comes into effect on 28th October 2024.

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Medical testing

Important update concerning drug and alcohol testing

RISQS have been instructed by Network Rail to ensure that all drug and alcohol tests performed in compliance with NR/L2/OHS/00120 are done so with impartiality. 

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Invitation for suppliers to participate in forthcoming pilot projects

The RISQS team has spent a lot of time listening to the industry—both buyers and suppliers—to determine where our value to the supply chain can be increased. 

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